Apply to Serve on AMTA National Board of Directors by September 17

Give back to the massage therapy profession by applying to serve on the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) 2019-2021 National Board of Directors! Applications are due September 17.

Find Out if You’re Eligible

If you have been an AMTA professional member for at least three years and have served as an elected chapter volunteer, or an appointed or elected national volunteer within the past three years, you are eligible to be considered for the AMTA National Board of Directors.

If you meet these eligibility requirements, consider serving on the National Board of Directors. The application is the first step in a rigorous process designed to help find AMTA members whose personal and professional strengths create the strongest national board team while considering diversity and inclusion.

AMTA National Board Candidate Checklist

To be considered, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and complete the application process. Find out what AMTA’s National Board application process entails.

Sign board of directors code of conduct

Fill out applicant eligibility form

Sign conflict of interest form

Take four online courses and pass the corresponding online exams.

Fill out the bio application

Submit 60-90 second candidate video

Submit three letters of reference from professional and personal colleagues and friends. The letters should speak to skills in leadership, volunteer experience and team work.

What is the Slate Selection Commission?

The Slate Selection Commission is a group of current and recent past national volunteers with deep knowledge of AMTA who guide candidates through the application process and ensure they meet the high standards required of national board service.

Members eligible to serve on this commission includes: Chapter President Council Moderators, national presidents, past and current national committee members, past Commission on Candidacy members and past Slate Selection Commission members.

The Slate Selection Committee has the important responsibility to bring forward the strongest slate of candidates for the AMTA members to consider.

Apply for the AMTA National Board of Directors

Interested in applying for the AMTA National Board of Directors? Submit Your AMTA National Board of Directors Application by September 17. To apply, contact elections@amtamassage.org.